Butterfly Primorac Carbon TAMCA 5000 vs Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC
How W81 Wei Shihao SARC stacks up against one of Butterfly’s most-played blades, using construction facts and Loki’s own spec sheet — not a verdict on which is better.
Specification comparison
Direct comparison of core material parameters, playing dynamics, and UK retail price points.
| Specification | Butterfly Primorac Carbon TAMCA 5000 | Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC |
|---|---|---|
| Category / Role | OFF+ Offensive Blade | OFF+ Offensive Blade |
| Blade Composition | 3 Wood + 2 T5000 Carbon (Outer) | 5 Wood + 2 SARC (Super Aryl Carbon, Outer) |
| Thickness | 7.0mm (manufacturer average) | 5.8mm (±0.2mm) |
| Head Size & Weight | 157×150mm (~89g avg.) | 157×150mm (~89g (estimate)) |
| UK Retail Price | £119.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP) | £99.99 inc. VAT |
| Tournament Compliance | ITTF Tournament Legal | ✔ ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant |
Technical rationale and playstyle alignment
The TAMCA carbon version of Primorac trades control for speed. W81 Wei Shihao SARC is Loki’s firm, offence-first carbon blade in the same speed-over-control bracket.
Note: We’re comparing where these two blades sit, not promising they’ll feel the same off the bat — every brand’s ply structure, fibre choice and tolerances differ. Use this as a sensible starting point if you’ve played the Butterfly blade, not a guarantee.
Recommended Loki equipment
Pair this setup with complementary tournament rubbers and accessories.
Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC
Super ARYL Carbon blade; firm, highly supportive feel, excellent offensive weapon
- Plies: 5 Wood + 2 SAR
- Style: OFF+
- ITTF Legal
Loki Rxton 7
Tacky offensive rubber with balanced speed and high dwell for topspin development.
- Style: Tacky
- Hardness: A39
- ITTF Approved
Loki Rxton 3 Max
Versatile all-round tacky sheet with medium cake sponge for control and placement.
- Style: Tacky
- Negh Sponge
- ITTF Approved
Common questions
Is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC as good as the Butterfly Primorac Carbon TAMCA 5000?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the W81 Wei Shihao SARC is objectively better than the Butterfly Primorac Carbon TAMCA 5000, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Butterfly Primorac Carbon is legendary for rigid, lightning-fast Tamca 5000 carbon hits. Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC utilizes Super Aryl Carbon, offering comparable blistering speed on flat kills while providing noticeably better ball dwell and arc control for spin-based counter-looping.
What is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC made of?
The Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC is an OFF+ Offensive Blade, built as 5 Wood + 2 SARC (Super Aryl Carbon, Outer). That’s Loki’s own manufacturer specification for the W81 Wei Shihao SARC specifically, from Loki’s 2026 catalogue — see the table above for thickness and weight.
Is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC legal for ITTF and Table Tennis England tournaments?
Yes. The Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC is ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant, so it’s legal for British League, county championships and sanctioned local league play, the same as the Butterfly Primorac Carbon TAMCA 5000.
How much does the Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC cost compared to the Butterfly Primorac Carbon TAMCA 5000?
The Butterfly Primorac Carbon TAMCA 5000 is priced at £119.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP). The Loki W81 Wei Shihao SARC costs £99.99 inc. VAT — check the live price above, since it updates automatically as stock and pricing change, unlike a figure typed into a page.
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Editorial & Compliance Disclosure: Category, construction, thickness, head size and tournament-legality facts for the competitor blade are drawn from its own manufacturer product listing. Loki figures are manufacturer specification from Loki’s 2026 catalogue. This page does not use or cite any third-party community rating site. UK competitor pricing is sourced from the relevant official UK distributor, dated on this page. Loki UK has no business relationship or endorsement from competitor manufacturers. All competitor trademarks belong to their respective owners.